The RamRod stealths to The F-35

• 1981- F117 is the firstaircraft designed entirelyaround stealth capabilityand goes into production.• 1997- B2 Spirit stealthbomber becomes activeand is the first stealthaircraft to offer payloadsconsisting of air to surfacestandoff

• 2005- F22 Raptor isintroduced, creating the“stealth air superiorityfighter class”• 2006- First production F 35leaves Lockheed Martinfactory• 2011- Three variants of F 35are in production in Ft.Worth Tx, Including the F35C, the Navy’s first stealthfighter

• F-35 Propulsion systems are the most powerfulturbofans in the world• Two major engine variants for the F-35: one willpower the CTOL and CV versions of the aircraft,while the other will power the STOVL version.• Made by Pratt & Whitney• Utilizes common exhaust and Lift System systems

• Lift Fan:• 20,000lbf (89kN) cold thrust• 2 stage counter rotating fan• Utilizes world leading hollow blisk technology• 3 Bearing Swivel Module:• Directs 18,000lbf (80kN) thrust from main engine• Rotates 95 degrees in 2.5 seconds• Reheat capable during conventional flight• Roll Posts:• Direct 1,950lbf (8.7kN) bypass thrust from main engine• Hydraulically actuated nozzles during STOVL operations• Provide aircraft roll control and lateral stability

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• Small cross section• Large vs. small surface area• Materials• Fiber-mat• Shape• Chines• System integration(i.e. weapons and fuel tanks)• X and upper S bands• Infrared and visual signature reduction

• Situational awareness• AN/APG-81 AESA radar• Electro-Optical Targeting system• Passive infrared sensors• Missile warning system• Missile launch location• Spherical aircraft detection• Replace night visiongoggles• Synergy

• Speech recognition system• Touch screens• Helmet mounted display system• No HUD• Target tracking regardless of orientation• Side stick controller

• Internal weapons bays vs. external hardpoints• Stealth capabilities• GAU-22/A• 182 rounds internally• 220 rounds externally• Pod for electronic warfareequipment• Solid state laser (2002)• Next GenerationJammerhttp://www.f-16.net/f-16_forum_viewtopic-t-12014.htmlhttp://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/f-35-design.htm

• Different packages for different branches ofmilitary• F-35A CTOL• F-35B SVTOL• F-35C CV• Future packages

• F-35 on the chopping block• Future roles of the F-35• Alternatives if the F-35 program is shut down

Current Jets• F-16 Fighting Falcon•Year entered service: 1979•Number built: 2,200•Maximum Speed: 1,500 mph•Original cost: $18.8 million•Cost in today's dollars: $22.9 million• F-22 Raptor•Year entered service: 2005•Number built: 62 (183 anticipated)•Maximum speed: more than 1,300 mph•Original cost: $133 million•Cost in today's dollars: $133 millionhttp://underthehill.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/f-16_fighting_falcon.jpghttp://originmedia.mgnetwork.com/breaking/f22raptor/http://planenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/100702-F-4815G-217.jpg

• F-35• Units to be built: 4500 (2443 domestic)• Cost in today’s dollars: $65 million• Domestic Impact• 47 states involved• 900+ US companies• 5 th Gen: $60 billion into economy over past 9 years $2.1 B in Texas alone $380 B expected• Largest single project job creator 127,000 domestic jobshttps://www.f35.com/building-the-f-35/economic-impact/default.aspx

• Three variants• F-35A, B, and C• Multirole capability• Different branch adaptability• Replaces aging weapon systems• Replaces older fleets while improving aircraftcapability